This Used to be the Place

Exploring the intersection of live music, culture, economics, and music policy, This Used to Be the Place reflects on the challenges facing local music and nightlife ecosystems, while offering an open space for discussion on our shifting realities.

By Julia E. Heath

· Launched a year ago

Nighttime Economy Managers Are Not the Police

And can we just put the term "night mayor" to bed please?

Jun 3•Julia E. Heath

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Musician Parking Is Treated Like Rocket Science (It Should Be a No-Brainer)

A universal music industry need that is almost universally ignored.

May 28•Julia E. Heath

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New Orleans, 2035 (If we do this right)

We don't have a shortage of ideas, we have a shortage of focus.

May 18•Julia E. Heath

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Just Announced: The Association of Music Offices

A new national coalition focused on collaboration, shared strategy, and the future of local music industry

May 12•Julia E. Heath

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The Disappearing Middle Class of Music

You can't have an "ecosystem" without a functioning middle.

May 1•Julia E. Heath

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The Tune-Up Grant Program

Small investment, widespread impact on the New Orleans music ecosystem.

Mar 4•Julia E. Heath

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When the World Is on Fire, Venues Still Matter

Or whatever Bukowski said.

Jan 29•Julia E. Heath

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Music Infrastructure Is Public Interest

Just because something is privately owned doesn’t mean it’s not publicly valuable.

Jun 10, 2025•Julia E. Heath

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Music Industry Conferences - Who Are They Really For?

We don't need more tech summits, we need action items.

Jun 3, 2025•Julia E. Heath

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What is a Music Ecosystem?

We get by with a little help from our friends.

May 27, 2025•Julia E. Heath

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Good Music Policy: Agent of Change

You moved here because of the “cool” factor, now you want to kill the music?

May 7, 2025•Julia E. Heath

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Huge Economic Impact - but Who Cares?

Rethinking the Role of 'Economic Impact' in Supporting Music Ecosystems

Apr 29, 2025•Julia E. Heath

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